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The Crying Woman (1933): Cast

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The Crying Woman is a 1933 mystery horror film directed by Ramón Peón, starring Conchita Gentil Arcos as Criada, Manuel Dondé and Antonio R. Frausto. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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The Crying Woman (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Ramón Peón
Genres
Horror , Mystery
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crying Woman About?

The premise of The Crying Woman without spoilers.

The film draws on the Mexican legend of La Llorona, the mournful specter of a mother who lost or killed her child and now haunts the living in search of vengeance. Using a framing narrative and layered flashbacks, it presents several retellings of the myth, exploring grief, guilt and the lingering power of a haunting tale.

The Crying Woman Themes & Keywords

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  • folk horror
  • mexico
  • mother
  • ancestry
  • swordfight
  • book
  • new spain
  • indigenous woman
  • mexican folklore
  • reference to la malinche
  • reference to hernando cortes
  • aztec
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  • spanish conquest of the aztec empire
  • mexican history
  • nobleman
  • noblewoman
  • honor
  • duel
  • challenge to a duel
  • mother son relationship
  • murder suicide
  • filicide
  • knife
  • ring
  • family curse
  • birthday party
  • firstborn son
  • birthday cake
  • surgeon
  • police inspector
  • hidden door
  • secret door
  • child abduction
  • hooded figure
  • robe
  • legacy
  • superstitious
  • superstition
  • reference to hernan cortes
  • spanish conquistador
  • soul leaves body
  • indigenous mexican
  • talkie
  • doctor
  • cult
  • bloodline
  • housekeeper
  • reference to la llorona
  • skeptic
  • ancestor
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Cast & crew

The Crying Woman Cast & Characters

Conchita Gentil Arcos leads the cast as Criada, with Manuel Dondé and Antonio R. Frausto as Francisco - criado. Directed by Ramón Peón; 12 actors are credited in all.

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The Crying Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crying Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crying Woman?

The Crying Woman runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was The Crying Woman released?

The Crying Woman was released on March 31, 1933.

Who directed The Crying Woman?

The Crying Woman was directed by Ramón Peón.

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Who is in the cast of The Crying Woman?

The Crying Woman stars Conchita Gentil Arcos as Criada, Manuel Dondé and Antonio R. Frausto as Francisco - criado, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Crying Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crying Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Crying Woman in?

The original language of The Crying Woman is Spanish.

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